Kauai's aerial flightseeing tour lifts off with a view of Nawiliwili Harbor and the Menehune Fish Pond.

The Hanapepe Valley opens up with its many waterfalls and dense tropical forests.

Waimea Canyon -- the Grand Canyon of the Pacific -- Wailea Falls and Alakai Swamp are on the way to the isolated Na Pali Coast's beautiful valleys and beaches used as backdrops in Raiders of the Lost Ark.

Ahead is the majestic Waialeale Crater -- the wettest spot on earth.

This is a mesmerizing and memorable introduction to Kauai from the air.

Notes:

Both Waialeale Crater and Wailua Falls can only be viewed weather permitting. Guests weighing more than 260 lbs. will pay an additional surcharge up to 50% over the published fare. All passengers will be weighed in at the heliport, in accordance with FAA regulations. Guests are asked to wear dark clothing to reduce glare. Carry-on items are limited to sunglasses, a camera outside of its case and cellphones on airplane mode. iPads, notebooks, tablets and extendable go pro sticks are not permitted.